Career Mentor Program

Bryn is from the small town of Perham, Minnesota currently a junior pursuing a double major in Management and Global Business, with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. She is very excited to be at the Career and Advising Center and looks forward to working with everyone, with all their career needs. She spends most of her time as a student athlete participating in the Woman’s Track and Field/Cross Country program. When not running, she has a passion for travel and plans to one day live somewhere in Europe working for her dream job.

Raised in Chanhassen, Minnesota, Ben is currently a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management with minors in Business Administration and Community Development. With proper preparation, he aspires to enter a career in healthcare emergency management/business continuity and work part time as a Firefighter/EMT. As a Career Mentor, Ben’s primary interests involve resume reviews, connecting students with useful resources, and career exploration. When he isn’t in the Career Studio or working on academics, Ben enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, volunteering as an EMT, being the Secretary for the Emergency Management Student Association, and exploring a handful of interests.

Katie is a junior from Alexandria, Minnesota majoring in Architecture with a minor in Business Administration. As both a Resident Assistant (RA) and a Career Mentor, she loves working with students and helping them grow both personally and professionally in pursuit of their goals. Whether it’s a resume and cover letter in need of improvement, some interview practice, tweaking your LinkedIn profile, or kick starting your job search, Katie can’t wait to help you prepare for your future. When she’s not in the office or designing in studio, Katie enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Elizabeth is a senior double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy here at NDSU. She’s excited to spend time with students and alumni helping them with questions they may have about switching majors, developing resumes, CV’s, finding and applying for internships and more.

In her free time she plays for the women’s soccer NDSU club team and is VP of NDSU’s Philosophy club. She is also a huge fan of LOTR and Star Wars.

Emily Lucus is from Lakeville, Minnesota and currently a senior finishing up her degree in Hospitality & Tourism management with a minor in Business Administration. Outside of the Career and Advising Center, Emily is also enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard and involved with Chi Alpha Christian Community and the Hospitality Student Association here on campus. In her free time Emily can be found at the Wellness Center, coffee shops, or spending time with friends and family. She is very excited to be a Career Mentor and looks forward to working with students with all of their career needs and helping them to feel more comfortable with what post-graduation will look like!

Kennedy is a senior from White Bear Lake, Minnesota majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. After graduation she hopes to pursue a career in the world of corporate finance back in the Twin Cities. Outside of the Career and Advising Center she works as a Teaching Assistant within the College of Business, she enjoys reading, cooking, and coloring and loves to spend time with family and friends. Kennedy looks forward to meeting and making connections with new students and assisting them with all of their career advising needs!

Emma is an undergraduate at North Dakota State University. She is majoring in English with a minor in Strategic communication. Her interest in this field bloomed when she was younger and fell in love with the Magic Tree House novels. She felt so much love for these books, and she wanted to spread that passion. This is her third year at NDSU, and she currently balances two jobs on campus. Her current goal is to graduate NDSU in one year and find a career as a publicist or literary agent. When not in school, Emma lives in her hometown Shakopee, MN with her family and three cats. However, she hopes to find a job in Minneapolis or larger city farther away from home. She currently has no published work but hopes to one day. In her free time, Emma loves to write, play Animal Crossing, bake, rock climb, and listen to Hamilton.

Tara is currently a sophomore from Grand Rapids, Minnesota majoring in Management Communication. In Tara’s free time she enjoys being part of the NDSU Equestrian Team, riding and showing her horse Robbie, hanging out with friends, skiing, and being outdoors. Tara is excited to help you with your career exploration, job search, and job preparation!

Sophie Semanko is currently a first year in the Interior Design program here at NDSU. Born and raised in Fargo, Sophie decided to move away for college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but soon realized NDSU was where she belonged. Since coming to NDSU, Sophie has become a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, Lutheran Student Fellowship, and Tri Delta. Sophie is excited to help her peers with any career questions or needs they have. Whether it be checking over a resume, searching for internships, or holding a mock interview, Sophie is ready to listen and work with you as you prepare for your future!

Tanner is from St. Francis, Minnesota. He is currently a sophomore here at NDSU double majoring in Health and Physical Education with goals of being a teacher in the future. He is excited to help students with their career questions so they can continue to strive for their goals. When not working at the Career and Advising Center, Tanner is balancing his studies, two other jobs, and enjoying free time. In the free time he does have he is most likely running/working out, doing something outdoors, learning a new skill (currently swimming), watching movies, or hanging out with family and friends.

Abby is a junior from Maple Grove, MN studying Strategic Communication with a minor in Sociology. In her work at the Career and Advising Center, she enjoys helping students and alumni with resumes, cover letters, interviews, major/career exploration, refining LinkedIn profiles, and more. Abby’s goal within her career is to work in sports PR and marketing. When she isn’t in the office, you can find her writing, showing people pictures of her dog, watching sports, and staying inside during the winter.

Audrey Wentz is a junior double majoring in accounting and management with a minor in management communication. She is originally from Bismarck, ND but loves Fargo because of the cute downtown area and all the things to do around the city. When not Career Mentoring, Audrey is VP of NRHH, a new member of Tri Delta, and a Bison Guide. She looks forward to helping as many people as she can gain the confidence they need to take their next step, whether that is submitting a resume or preparing for a career fair!

Cody is currently a sophomore here at NDSU and is majoring in Industrial Engineering & Management. He grew up in Wayzata, Minnesota and enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching shows and movies, listening to music & podcasts on Spotify, and participating in student organizations on campus. As a Career Mentor, Cody assists students with resumes and any other career related documents, answers the phone, helps students find/apply for jobs and internships, and much more. His favorite part about being a Career Mentor is interacting and making connections with new people and helping them reach their career aspirations.

Brianna is a freshman from Jordan, Minnesota majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a minor in Microbiology. When not working at the Career and Advising Center helping students with resumes, cover letters, and more, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and watching movies. She is also involved in multiple clubs and the residence halls on campus. She is very excited to start working with everyone this semester!